Finding an employer in New York or Chicago who wants to hire you permanently is half the battle. The other half is proving to the U.S. government that there are no Americans willing to take your place. Sound difficult? I explain how to go through this flawlessly.
What is PERM and why is it so important?
It is a procedure in which the Department of Labor confirms that hiring an immigrant will not negatively affect the U.S. labor market. Without this document, in most cases, you cannot file a petition for a Green Card.
What does the step-by-step procedure look like?
- Defining the position: We must precisely define the requirements – they cannot be “tailored” to you; they must be market-standard.
- Recruitment: Your boss must announce the job opening (e.g., in a local newspaper). If a qualified U.S. citizen applies, the process may be halted.
- Filing the application: If the recruitment does not yield results, we file the application with the Department of Labor.
Pitfalls you need to watch out for
The smallest error in the job advertisement or job description can set your case back by many months. Schedule an analysis of your case to avoid having your application rejected due to formal errors.
